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Mei making dumplings

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We're Mei & Irene.

We're here to make your life more delicious and creative and help you stop throwing out food. Thanks for joining us on our mission to reduce food waste!

Irene making dumplings
Food Waste Feast
Hearty Greens Caesar with Crispy Chickpeas and Lentils
Jun 7

Jun 7 Hearty Greens Caesar with Crispy Chickpeas and Lentils

Mei
Allium, Breads and Grains, Dairy, Eggs, Fresh Herbs, Heartier Greens, Legumes, Lighter Leaves, Meat and Seafood, Other Veggies, Root Vegetables, Stems+Stalks+Buds+Flowers, Veggies That Are Fruits
Bruised Fruit and Surplus Vegetable Smoothies
Jun 6

Jun 6 Bruised Fruit and Surplus Vegetable Smoothies

Mei
Dairy, Fruit, Fresh Herbs, Heartier Greens, Legumes, Lighter Leaves, Other Veggies, Root Vegetables, Veggies That Are Fruits
Sweet Bread Pudding with Any Fruit You Have
Jun 5

Jun 5 Sweet Bread Pudding with Any Fruit You Have

Mei
Breads and Grains, Dairy, Eggs, Fruit
Saag Paneer with Kale, Chard and Lettuce
Jun 4

Jun 4 Saag Paneer with Kale, Chard and Lettuce

Mei
Allium, Dairy, Fresh Herbs, Heartier Greens, Lighter Leaves
Empty-The-Fridge Salad with Herby Couscous
Jun 1

Jun 1 Empty-The-Fridge Salad with Herby Couscous

Mei
Allium, Breads and Grains, Dairy, Fresh Herbs, Heartier Greens, Legumes, Lighter Leaves, Other Veggies, Meat and Seafood, Stems+Stalks+Buds+Flowers, Veggies That Are Fruits
A Banh Mi-Inspired Sandwich from a Leftover Charcuterie Board
May 30

May 30 A Banh Mi-Inspired Sandwich from a Leftover Charcuterie Board

Mei
Allium, Breads and Grains, Eggs, Fresh Herbs, Lighter Leaves, Meat and Seafood, Other Veggies, Quick Recipes, Root Vegetables, Stems+Stalks+Buds+Flowers, Veggies That Are Fruits, Legumes, Heartier Greens
Raw Beet Salad with Feta, Walnuts and Beet Greens
May 29

May 29 Raw Beet Salad with Feta, Walnuts and Beet Greens

Mei
Stems+Stalks+Buds+Flowers, Heartier Greens, Lighter Leaves, Random Stuff, Quick Recipes, Dairy

Raw beets + beet greens, plus feta and walnuts for a colorful and healthy salad

Meyer Lemon Thyme Bourbon Sour
May 26

May 26 Meyer Lemon Thyme Bourbon Sour

Mei
Fresh Herbs, Fruit, Quick Recipes, Random Stuff, Drinks
Fruit Galette with Bruised and Irregular Peaches
May 22

May 22 Fruit Galette with Bruised and Irregular Peaches

Mei
Breads and Grains, Dairy, Fruit

Use up any fruit, especially bruised, irregular or otherwise less-than-perfect fruits

Food Rescue Summer Rolls
May 22

May 22 Food Rescue Summer Rolls

Mei
Allium, Fresh Herbs, Heartier Greens, Hero Recipes, Lighter Leaves, Legumes, Other Veggies, Meat and Seafood, Root Vegetables, Stems+Stalks+Buds+Flowers, Veggies That Are Fruits

Fresh, crunchy, and perfect for all the wilted and wrinkly veggies.

Six Easy Vinaigrettes/Dressings Made With Leftover Things
May 21

May 21 Six Easy Vinaigrettes/Dressings Made With Leftover Things

Mei
Allium, Fresh Herbs, Fruit, Preservation Techniques, Quick Recipes
Thai-Style Curry with Any Vegetable
May 18

May 18 Thai-Style Curry with Any Vegetable

Mei
Allium, Eggs, Fresh Herbs, Heartier Greens, Hero Recipes, Legumes, Lighter Leaves, Meat and Seafood, Other Veggies, Quick Recipes, Root Vegetables, Stems+Stalks+Buds+Flowers, Veggies That Are Fruits

A flavorful curry paste and rich coconut milk serve as the base for any vegetable and lots of proteins

A Quiche Full of Leftovers
May 17

May 17 A Quiche Full of Leftovers

Mei
Allium, Breads and Grains, Dairy, Eggs, Fresh Herbs, Heartier Greens, Hero Recipes, Legumes, Lighter Leaves, Meat and Seafood, Other Veggies, Root Vegetables, Stems+Stalks+Buds+Flowers, Veggies That Are Fruits

Buttery pie crust and eggy custard plus leftovers? Yes please.

Ginger-Scallion Lettuce Sauce
May 16

May 16 Ginger-Scallion Lettuce Sauce

Mei
Allium, Preservation Techniques, Lighter Leaves

My favorite sauce, now made better by…lettuce?

Life Give You Lemons? Make Preserved Lemons.
May 11

May 11 Life Give You Lemons? Make Preserved Lemons.

Mei
Fruit, Preservation Techniques

15 minutes work + a few weeks waiting = months of deliciousness.

Broccoli, Green Bean and Lettuce Stir-Fry with Soy-Tahini Sauce
Apr 25

Apr 25 Broccoli, Green Bean and Lettuce Stir-Fry with Soy-Tahini Sauce

Mei
Heartier Greens, Legumes, Lighter Leaves, Stems+Stalks+Buds+Flowers

Yes, you can cook salad greens! This stir-fry is perfect for wilted lettuce.

Fridge-Raiding Mac & Cheese
Apr 24

Apr 24 Fridge-Raiding Mac & Cheese

Mei
Allium, Breads and Grains, Dairy, Heartier Greens, Hero Recipes, Legumes, Meat and Seafood, Other Veggies, Root Vegetables, Stems+Stalks+Buds+Flowers, Veggies That Are Fruits

Cheesy pasta with all the veggies you’ve got! Sign us up.

All-The-Stuff Savory Tart
Apr 24

Apr 24 All-The-Stuff Savory Tart

Mei
Allium, Breads and Grains, Dairy, Eggs, Fresh Herbs, Heartier Greens, Hero Recipes, Legumes, Meat and Seafood, Other Veggies, Root Vegetables, Stems+Stalks+Buds+Flowers, Veggies That Are Fruits, Lighter Leaves

A dinner party-worthy hero recipe that welcomes everything in the fridge

Quick Pickles and Right-This-Minute Pickles
Apr 23

Apr 23 Quick Pickles and Right-This-Minute Pickles

Mei
Allium, Preservation Techniques, Root Vegetables, Stems+Stalks+Buds+Flowers
Whatever's In The Fridge (And Pantry) Pasta
Apr 23

Apr 23 Whatever's In The Fridge (And Pantry) Pasta

Mei
Allium, Fresh Herbs, Heartier Greens, Hero Recipes, Stems+Stalks+Buds+Flowers, Veggies That Are Fruits, Other Veggies, Lighter Leaves

Pasta + salt + olive oil + whatever you have in the fridge = cause for celebration.

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